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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Inside ‘eerie pain clinic' which was in UK's biggest hospital, now abandoned with crumbling ceilings & flooded corridors
EERIE images show a pain clinic that has been left to rot in one of Nottingham's busiest hospitals. The outpatient unit at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) was once used to treat patients with neurological and physical pain. Advertisement 6 The hospital has been left to rot for seven years Credit: BPM 6 The ward was closed down due to severe structural issues Credit: BPM 6 Flooding is a common problem in the decaying unit Credit: BPM However, it has been left abandoned for seven years, due to its severe structural issues. Shocking images show peeling walls, collapsing ceilings and water flooding the corridors. The damage has been caused by leaking pipes that were installed back in 1976, when QMC was built. Hospital employees have shared fears that other wards may "follow the same fate". Advertisement Plans to rebuild and improve the hospital have been delayed until 2037 at the earliest, leaving the abandoned ward to rot. Michael Soroka described the state of the crumbling building as "shameful". He told the "Catastrophic leaks caused this and it became impossible to maintain. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "We need new pipes badly. Pipe and ventilation issues impact every floor." Regular flooding occurs in the ward, which has less than a dozen rooms, due to the ageing pipework and heating and water systems. Inside robotic surgery that is revolutionising outcomes on the NHS And the hospital even experiences flooding on wards that are still treating patients. Mr Soroka said: "We do have leaks on some wards - one on the F floor floods regularly. Advertisement "Any issues are patched up quickly to ensure they are safe for patients and staff, but the root problems aren't addressed." QMC, which was the largest hospital in the UK before it was surpassed by Royal London Hospital, is currently facing issues with overcrowding, with the fact that this clinic is closed exacerbating the issue. TIMELINE OF THE NHS WAITING LIST THE NHS waiting list in England has become a political flashpoint as it has ballooned in recent years, more than doubling in a decade. The statistics for England count the number of procedures, such as operations and non-surgical treatments, that are due to patients. The procedures are known as elective treatment because they are planned and not emergencies. Many are routine ops such as for hip or knee replacements, cataracts or kidney stones, but the numbers also include some cancer treatments. This is how the wait list has changed over time: August 2007: 4.19million – The first entry in current records. December 2009: 2.32million – The smallest waiting list on modern record. April 2013: 2.75million – The Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition restructures the NHS. Current chancellor Jeremy Hunt was Health Secretary. April 2016: 3.79million – Junior doctors go on strike for the first time in 40 years. Theresa May is elected Prime Minister. February 2020: 4.57million – The final month before the UK's first Covid lockdown in March 2020. July 2021: 5.61million – The end of all legal Covid restrictions in the UK. January 2023: 7.21million – New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to reduce waiting lists within a year, effectively April 2024. September 2023: 7.77million – The highest figure on record comes during a year hit with strikes by junior doctors, consultants, nurses and ambulance workers. February 2024: 7.54million – Ministers admit the pledge to cut the backlog has failed. August 2024: 7.64million – List continues to rise under Keir Starmer's new Labour Government. September 2024: 7.57million – A one per cent decline is the first fall since February and a glimmer of hope. December 2024: 7.46million – The list has fallen for four consecutive months. January 2025: 7.43m – still falling but slowly, likely due to added strain on emergency services and more cancellations due to illness over winter. Back in winter 2023, patients were forced out into corridors, after the hospital's A&E department ran out of bed space. Across the city, Nottingham City Hospital has also been forced to abandon buildings. Advertisement Two wings of the St Francis building have been left to decay, due to repeated roof leaks and steam system failures. The Conservative's previously promised to build 40 NHS hospitals by 2030, with Nottingham's hospitals included in the plans. However, health secretary Read more on the Irish Sun Defending the push back the Department of Health and Social Care said: "The New Hospital Programme was on a completely unrealistic timeframe and was unfunded. Advertisement "We have now set out a timeline that's both realistic and deliverable, alongside £1 billion to address the backlog of critical NHS maintenance and repairs to help ensure hospitals are safe and sustainable." 6 Plans to refurbish the hospital have been delayed until 2037 Credit: BPM 6 Hospital bosses say that problems within the pain clinic became too hard to maintain Credit: BPM 6 Staff fear that other areas of the hospital could fall into disrepair Credit: BPM Advertisement
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Mystery surrounds ‘abandoned' Center Parcs lodges left to rot with algae on windows and furniture still inside
EERIE footage shows an abandoned Center Parcs building that has been left to rot, with furniture still inside it. 4 Kempervennen is a popular holiday park in the Netherlands Credit: TripAdvisor 4 It is not clear why the buildings have been abandoned Credit: vsnelson_author/TikTok 4 Furniture has been left inside the lodges Credit: vsnelson_author/TikTok apocalypse film . Algae covers the dirty patio windows, whilst overgrown plants have taken over the outside area. Exposed brick on the outside wall makes the buildings look like they were never finished whilst dirt covers the interior of the lodges. The lodges are situated at Kempervennen in the Netherlands, a popular resort which boasts two large lakes, "endless activities" and even an "indoor snow hall". The website for the Dutch holiday resort features adverts for stylish modern cottages, featuring TVs, huge patio doors and chic kitchens, with no mention of the abandoned cottages. Read more World stories The video of the decaying buildings was posted by author V S Nelson ( "It's not even on the map." It is not clear why the cottages have been abandoned, or whether there are any plans to do anything with the buildings. The video has attracted the attention of social media users, who rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts on the dilapidated buildings. Most read in The Sun One person said: "Didn't know there was a partially built centre parcs!" A second person said: "Where on site was this was? Abandoned theme park left 'frozen in time' where stranded Orca whales and bottlenose dolphins have been left to rot "I was there a few months ago would love to take a look." Another person commented: "I hope your lodge didn't look like this." Despite the abandoned buildings, Kempervennen, where cottages start from 197 euros a night has countless good reviews, with One person said: "Wonderful! We rented a cottage for four, with a stream at the bottom of the garden, surrounded by trees. "If you love nature, this is for you!" A second person said: "Brilliant stay. "The cottage was clean and comfortable with plenty of appliances for self catering." A third person said: "For us, this will always be a special place. " Nice park, quiet with lots of greenery and a nice environment." Center Parcs has been contacted for comment. 4 The windows are covered in algae Credit: vsnelson_author/TikTok
